Postcode Analysis Tower Hamlets, London

TARLING STREET, E1 0BF House Prices & Local Information

Comprehensive demographic deep-dive and infrastructure audit for TARLING STREET, E1 0BF.

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Population

419

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Avg Age

35

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Avg Income

£ 46,600 /yr

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Employed

41%

Neighbourhood Index

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Score 1–10 — how this postcode ranks nationally (10 = top 10%)

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Index Insight: Employment metrics are below the national average, which typically reflects either economic deprivation or a highly retired population.

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3/10
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3/10
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10/10
workEmployment
2/10
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9/10
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5/10
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5/10
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1/10
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2/10
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Area Character

Social renting makes up 55% of tenure in E1 0BF — a meaningful indicator of a community with strong public housing infrastructure. The 35-year average age reflects a younger, more transient social housing population.

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verifiedPublished by PostcodeInfo.uk · · Sources: ONS Census 2021, police.uk, Land Registry

E1 0BF is an accessible, working-class neighbourhood on Tarling Street, 0.5km from Arbour in Tower Hamlets. Administratively it sits within Shadwell ward and the Poplar and Limehouse constituency.

An affordable area with active regeneration, E1 0BF is a busy family neighbourhood — lots of children, diverse backgrounds. During the day, ethnically mixed workforce primarily in care and education. A balanced community with an average age of 35 — families, professionals, and long-term residents all well represented. 55% of homes are socially rented, reflecting the area's public housing provision and council presence. The area has a notably diverse population — 100% of residents identify as non-white, reflecting the multicultural character of this part of Tower Hamlets.

Safety: Crime is moderate at 71 incidents per 1,000 residents — broadly typical for this type of urban area. Property: Average house prices are around £182k. The Index of Multiple Deprivation places this area in the most deprived 20% nationally — this often means more affordable prices and active local authority investment, but also fewer amenities and higher benefit dependency.

Census 2021 statistics for E1 0BF are sourced from Output Area E00021641 (shared with 12 postcodes in this micro-neighbourhood). Property prices come from HM Land Registry.

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Demographic Deep-Dive

The Census 2021 data below shows the full population breakdown for E1 0BF. The average age is 35.3. Figures are sourced from the Office for National Statistics and cover ethnicity, age, religion, education, occupation, housing tenure, and more.

Ethnicity Profile

White / British20.9%
Asian / British Asian66.3%
Black / African / Caribbean5.8%
Other / Mixed7.0%

Economic Activity

41%Active
FT: 25%
Unemployed: 3%
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Area Vibe: Active but flexible. The area is largely populated by a middle-aged demographic that favors the flexibility of the rental market.

home Property Prices by Type

Flat

£ 205,000

4 sales · Mean £ 247,500

gavel Crime Overview 12 Months (up to 2026-02)

Crime around E1 0BF is moderate at 71 per 1,000 residents. The most reported categories are violence and sexual offences and anti-social behaviour. Commercial streets and transport hubs naturally generate more incidents than quiet residential roads.

Violence and sexual offences388
Anti-social behaviour387
Drugs101
Other theft83
Vehicle crime81

school Local Schools

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St Mary and St Michael Primary School

Good438 pupils0.1 km
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Bigland Green Primary School

Outstanding496 pupils0.3 km
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Blue Gate Fields Junior School

Outstanding356 pupils0.3 km
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Blue Gate Fields Infants' School

Good350 pupils0.3 km
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Mulberry School for Girls

Outstanding1558 pupils0.4 km
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Bishop Challoner Girls' School

Good911 pupils0.4 km
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Bishop Challoner Boys' School

Requires Improvement566 pupils0.4 km
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Wapping High School

Good362 pupils0.5 km

storefront Nearby Amenities

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Retailers - Other

123 nearby
  • Al-Amaan0.8 km
  • All in one0.8 km
  • Mooboo0.8 km
  • Candys Newsagents0.8 km
  • Day & Night Mini Market0.7 km
  • + 118 more
restaurant

Restaurant, Cafe

166 nearby
  • Biryani House0.8 km
  • Bulsho Coffee0.8 km
  • Coffee Corner0.8 km
  • Cookies and Cream0.8 km
  • Damal Restaurant0.8 km
  • + 161 more
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Supermarkets

12 nearby
  • Sainsbury's0.9 km
  • Shanraj Limited0.7 km
  • Easy As Fresh Ltd0.9 km
  • Asda0.9 km
  • Tesco0.9 km
  • + 7 more
fastfood

Takeaway Shop

56 nearby
  • Boba Trouble1.0 km
  • Chick n Sours0.8 km
  • Motu Indian Kitchen0.8 km
  • Thai N Pie0.9 km
  • Al-Safa Grill0.9 km
  • + 51 more
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Pub, NightClub

18 nearby
  • Blind Beggar0.8 km
  • Boom Battle Bar Aldgate East1.0 km
  • Prospect of Whitby0.7 km
  • Slug & Lettuce0.8 km
  • Dog & Truck0.8 km
  • + 13 more
hotel

Hotel, B&B, Guest House

4 nearby
  • Qbic Hotel Ltd1.0 km
  • Holiday Inn London Restaurant0.3 km
  • Dockside Hotel Kitchen0.1 km
  • The Express by Holiday Inn Bar0.8 km

train Transport Links

Train Stations

  • Shadwell0.3 km
  • Whitechapel0.8 km
  • Limehouse1.0 km

Bus Stops

  • Shadwell DLR Station0.2 km
  • Shadwell DLR Station0.2 km
  • Shadwell Rail Station0.3 km